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BD18 DKL

2018 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,566 mi
Last recorded33,566 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl19,050 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD18 DKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 33,566 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 22,907 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 18,136 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 18,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 17,583 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 16,323 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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BD18 DKL is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 19,050 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD18 DKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BD18 DKL registered?

BD18 DKL is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is BD18 DKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD18 DKL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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